It is enormously sad news that our friend Kano, Martin Kane, succumbed to his illness this morning. Kano was an ever-present on CQN for four years, on occasion writing our match reports, until illness struck in 2008. He was left completely paralysed, eventually only able to communicate through a machine, requiring round the clock care.
He was isolated in hospital in his home city of Perth, Western Australia, lonely for him and difficult for his wife Carolyn and their family, with no realistic chance of recovery. On hearing this news, CQN reacted in an incredible way. Our also now-departed friend, Pablophanque, wrote, “We need to get this guy home”, and a campaign started to raise the tens of thousands of pounds required to transform part of his home into an appropriate care facility.
As the campaign got underway I remember being concerned, it was going to take at least £60k and I thought we had no chance of getting close to this. Pablo (memorably) didn’t want to head the campaign he started but others soon stepped in and the Bring Martin Home got underway in earnest. Those behind it moved heaven and earth, and within a few months, the money was in place and Kano was back living at home with his family.
The Kano Foundation, a remarkable self-funded organisation which takes kids groups and charities to Celtic games, was established by those running the Bring Martin Home campaign, to harness the expertise and goodwill for on-going good, in Martin’s name.
When I first met Kano’s dad, Matt, who himself is no longer with us, six years ago, I was caught off-guard when he talked about Kano’s life expectancy. Unable to move he was enormously vulnerable to any prosaic infection. He suffered a few health scares but fought through them for far longer than many anticipated.
We got him back on the blog briefly, sharing some of his gratitude for the work done and his humour, but he explained the hours it took to compose his few sentences. He continued to watch Celtic, of course.
This morning our thoughts go to Carolyn and the kids, as well as to his good pal Ramie and those who cared for Martin. Those who decided to get off their arses and change the world for one family back in 2008 should be very proud of what they did, and the years at home they gave Kano.
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Pauloantony,
You are right, it is a training match, however I have several concerns
1) we conceded more goals in the EL than any other team who qualified. If we are going to have training matches, then we should use them to fix things that need fixed ie our defensive record. There was no sign of that, we consistently failed to keep possession and could easily have lost another couple.
2) I hope we do have some new signings, but we should have had them in by now to let them bond & let the manager see how they train. Our record with “late arrivals” in the transfer market is generally very poor.
3) Getting beat by a team that is no more than average, doesn’t do the confidence any good.
What I learned from today –
Tonev won’t do.
Biton can’t carry the responsibility of being the main man.
McGregor destined to go back out on loan.
VVD thinks he’s too good for us but at least he showed drive today.
Guidetti is looking like a disappointment and we need to think hard before finalising an offer.
Henderson has the attitude of a Celtic player. Needs time to grow into the team.
Fisher played well.
Scepovic continues to get himself in good positions.
Forget fitness,it’s about making a few grand.RD said we need a break as we have had a lot of games,then play 2 friendlies in 4 days.Some guys will remember this when the begging letters for ST renewals come out.It’s all about the money,they already have our ST money,re-arranged game during the week,if you can make it.
I still think our poor finishing is a big concern. We have been squandering far too many gilt-edged chances in recent weeks, resulting in dropped points and being under unnecessary pressure at end of games – Fir Park bring a prime example.
Again today both Griffiths and McGregor passed up great scoring opportunities. It is happening too often and is a worry.
guernica
Overall, agree with that.
I learned that, even in th eGrand Canaria sun, Virgil and Efe need to wear TWO jerseys.
Joking aside, it confirmed for me that, although we are too good for the SPL, we are nothing great on even a EL level.
In fact, we are probably flattered by our current UEFA ranking/
49 Málaga CF Esp 3.6428 4.1714 25.5428 4.6000 2.5570 40.514
50 Steaua Bucuresti Rom 5.6332 6.8666 13.3600 8.3750 6.0250 40.259
51 Celtic Sco 2.2200 5.5500 16.8600 6.6500 6.7500 38.030
52 AS Roma Ita 18.3142 3.7714 2.8832 2.8332 10.1666 37.968
53 Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk Ukr 3.5166 3.0500 12.9000 11.5666 6.3000 37.333
Hearing Clyde have 7 men out if you have still to put a coupon on.
‘Scepovic continues to get himself in good positions’
What happened next?
!!Bada Bing!!
14:32 on
10 January, 2015
Hearing Clyde have 7 men out if you have still to put a coupon on.
Sevco would have got a postponement for that.
bournesouprecipe
14:33 on
10 January, 2015
‘Scepovic continues to get himself in good positions’
What happened next?
Are you Sue Barker?
Sparta Prague .
They were in Napoli ‘s Europa League group.
0-0 in Prague./ Napoli won 3- 1 .
A very average team. Benitez bumped his gums re his perception that they were a wee bit over physical
Was thinking, ( i know ) about Lubo,
A creative midfielder we need, but it’s not that, apart from Henrik how many Celtic players have reached HERO status in our minds? None, and that’s the footballing fundamental…..do I have a solution, nope
H.H.
weneedaheroCSC
First transfer post of the year from me.
My information is that we are pushing hard for Maloney and Anya. We also have contacted Dundee Utd about Armstrong but united do not want to play ball.
HH
We need to stop pushing our full backs so far up the park and leaving ourselves hopelessly exposed.
Several times at Rugby Park on Monday night, big Ambrose was left one on one.
!!bada bing!!,
With you on the rearranged fixtures, I know due to the EL games we have no choice but to play on Sundays, but it is just not financially viable for me to drop a Sunday shift at work, my book/ card never goes to waste and is always used, just not by me:(
As for other kick off times…it’s getting to the stage it would suit me better to just buy a ticket when I can make it.
A lot of our support will be in the same position, what happens then is apathy sets in and supporters end up not going and watch it on the telly.
Get back to a Saturday 3.00 kick off, we get peanuts from TV revenue anyway.
There is many reasons the stands are emptying, I find most I talk to feel the Sam as me..
SSB Panel trying to get high court judges involved ,to change all the existing rules to save Sevco,pathetic stuff.Hearts have been very quiet during all the nonsense….
Sam! well that’s a mate :))
Catman,
Always on the ball ( of wool ),can’t say I’m not happy, but Maloney is too old fur our bored shurley…..;-))
H.H.
sipsini-That’s the situation CFC don’t want,but re-arranging a home Saturday 3 pm game,to make a couple of grand is ridiculous IMO,HH
Haven’t been to a training/friendly match for probably 17 years.
(I remember when they were called challenge matches. It suited Celtics celebrated ” we don’t play friendlies” motto and could be well entertaining.)
Please draw no conclusions or assess any performances or project forward from anything seen today.
I have no issue with mid season breaks (all clubs should) nor with training matches but if anybody pays for the privilege there should be no complaints. These games are what they are, nothing more nothing less and have almost zero interest for me.
HH
Sipsini,
Leave Sam alone!
I have to admit to being underwhelmed with Wee Shaun coming back rumour..
catman
14:43 on 10 January, 2015
Maloney not interested in return according to sportsound. He wants to stay in England or go to the US.
Don’t see why we would sign Maloney yet not give KC a new two year deal. He’s younger, scores more goals, is available more often, no transfer fee needed and he’s a better player.
starry
Not happening.
Hamiltontim
We need to stop pushing our full backs so far up the park and leaving ourselves hopelessly exposed.
It’s the Deila way.
tommytwiststommyturns
12:26 on
10 January, 2015
dixie – how do you know that thems have 21K available to their season ticket holders?
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You may not want to go the destination but your question is answered there.
http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/club-news/item/8319-celtic-ticket-information
Sam son of Delilah:)
prestonpans bhoys,
Was for yerself, coat on away to the shops noo.Hh
Sipsini,
lol, be carefull or else be accused of nutjobbery…..;-))
H.H.
westillneedaheroCSC
up_over_goal
Oh I know but it’s putting undue pressure on our 2 centre halves and when VVD decides on the occasional foray forward, Efe is being left holding the fort himself.
Good run out in the sun today,nothing more.Remember,playing without Lustig,Mathews,Denayer,Broony,Mulgrew,Forrest,Gordon,Johansen,Commons.
Too many making too much of it.
I really hope the talk of Maloney is true.A much improved version.Now WGS main man in the Scotland team.Quick feet,intelligent,can score.A very clever wee player.
Cue the “Sick note”brigade coming on.
bournesouprecipe
The Ole Celtic Smokescreen hopefully, we could use some imagination from our scouting team and not dealing with the same old agents, scamsters and fly by nights:))
Sipsini.
Will not be re-newing for that very reason.
My work means i can’t make most midweek games.
Will be purchasing tickets for matches i can make.
Lets get back to 3pm saturdays.
iki – thanks. It doesn’t mention anything about how many of the 21K are for hospitality.
Maybe Dixiebhoy has a point. Would the club really hold back 4,000 tickets for the ticket/hotel deal that Tom Mc mentioned?
The response from JP to Dixiebhoy will be interesting!
T4
Can’t see why we want to sign Maloney ,he’s never off the treatment table!also he must be on a pretty good wage at Wigan .
Hamiltontim
Said the same thing myself a week or so ago. We often concede with a lumped diagonal and only Efe to deal with it. Cue ‘Efe ffs’ from the fans and RD escapes scrutiny.
thelurkintim,
I see you, ach I got called worse every day in work, it usually starts with F and the second word ends with D. ;)
Did Commons join the squad late?
sipsini
15:04 on 10 January, 2015
thelurkintim,
I see you, ach I got called worse every day in work, it usually starts with F and the second word ends with D. ;)
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Fud? :-)